40 fun facts to celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival.
A long-duration heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot weather this Friday through next Thursday.
The system is expected to be up and running by Friday morning following a failure caused by a power outage.
AB 2222 passes with a Supermajority in both chambers and was signed by the governor in front of press on Wednesday
Every federal lawmaker representing the Los Padres National Forest region, including Santa Barbara’s Salud Carbajal, has joined a bipartisan coalition urging the administration to halt the repeal.
Pianos on State is back in Santa Barbara for the 17th year.
Back after an eight-year hiatus, the Shakes bring some truly joyful noise to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Fall Plant Sale and Master Gardener Workshop
Sat, Oct 03 9:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center
Sat, Oct 03 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center
Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Clean Comedy at Carrillo Recreation Center
Sat, Dec 05 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Pet Blessing at Trinity Episcopal Church
Fri, Oct 02 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Comedian Ron White Performs at Chumash Casino Resort
Fri, Oct 02 8:00 PM
Santa Ynez
Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk
Sat, Oct 03 9:00 AM
Goleta
Chumash Intertribal Powwow Returns
Sat, Oct 03 10:00 AM
Santa Ynez
54th Santa Barbara Old -Time Fiddlers’ Festival
Sat, Oct 03 10:00 AM
OktoBEERfest at Dutch Garden Restaurant!
Sat, Oct 03 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara
Reclaim Your Radiance Fall 2026 Healing Arts Faire
Sat, Oct 03 12:00 PM
Santa Barbara
CWC Docs: “SURFILMUSIC” (2026)
Sat, Oct 03 12:00 PM
Santa Barbara
S.B Voting Rights and Election Protection Forum: How You Can Get Involved
Sat, Oct 03 2:00 PM
Santa Barbara Public Library
42nd “Sips & Ships” Wine Tasting & Yacht Tour Fundraiser
Sat, Oct 03 4:00 PM
Santa Barbara
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Arts & Entertainment
Powerhouse Chicagoan bluesman Nick Moss takes charge at Santa Barbara Blues Society show.
Food & Drink
Field + Fort’s The Larder outpost brings a delicious option to town.
Living
The endurance athlete reaches a major milestone in her bid to swim California’s 900-mile coastline.
Sports
Dos Pueblos will host rival San Marcos on Tuesday.
Real Estate
For locals in Santa Barbara and across the state, knowing about wildfire preparation and what you can do to harden your home is important for both our personal homes, our neighbors, and our costs.
